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ATS Corporation(ATS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ATS
09/17/2026: ATS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
ATS Corporation is a global industrial automation provider specializing in custom assembly and testing systems for complex products. The company has a leading position in high-value industries like life sciences and transportation, supported by a proven strategy of growth through strategic acquisitions. Its main opportunity lies in the global shift toward automated manufacturing and digital factory technologies. However, the business is sensitive to industrial cyclicality and requires meticulous execution of large-scale projects, presenting notable operational and financial risks. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the project-based engineering sector and wish to monitor major industrial capital expenditure trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | ATS offers exposure to secular automation trends and has a proven track record of scaling via M&A. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum depends on the current pipeline of large contract wins and industry capital expenditure cycles. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The company often trades at premiums reflective of its growth potential rather than traditional value metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | ATS does not pay a dividend, prioritizing capital allocation toward business expansion. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The project-based nature of the business and cyclical end-market exposure create inherent price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is sensitive to industrial market sentiment and large project outcomes. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Growth expectations are often priced in, leaving little room for earnings misses. |
| Competition risk (Automation) | Medium | High competition from both incumbents and new entrants impacts pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium / high | The engineering-intensive, custom-solution model provides a strong niche moat. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors receive no current income, relying entirely on capital appreciation. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Delivering complex, multi-million dollar projects on time and budget is critical for margin preservation. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.9% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.88B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 54.8 | 1Y Target Price 35 |
Price to earnings Ratio 54.8 | 1Y Target Price 35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 332.1K shares | Beta 1.16 | 52 Weeks Range 18.41 - 35.82 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 18.41 - 35.82 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.35 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Automation Systems | Custom machines for assembly, testing, and handling. | This is the core business of building machines for customers, which accounts for the majority of revenue. |
| Service & Digital | Post-sale maintenance, software, and spare parts. | This segment provides more predictable, recurring income that helps smooth out project-based volatility. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 54.8 | Forward PE 17.73 | Enterprise Value 2.74B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64 |
Enterprise Value 2.74B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.3 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.43 | Shares Outstanding 98.13M | Shares Floating 73.35M |
Shares Outstanding 98.13M | Shares Floating 73.35M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.22 | Percent Institutions 89.61 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About ATS Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Cambridge, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-01-04 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Douglas William Wright | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 7000 | Website https://www.atsautomation.com |
Full time employees 7000 | Website https://www.atsautomation.com | ||
ATS Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the planning, designing, building, commissioning, and servicing of automated manufacturing and assembly systems worldwide. The company offers pre-automation services comprising discovery and analysis, concept development, simulation, and total cost of ownership modeling; post-automation services, including training, process optimization, preventive maintenance, emergency and on-call support, spare parts, retooling, retrofits, and equipment relocation; and contract manufacturing services, as well as after-sales services. It also provides engineering design, prototyping, process verification, specification writing, software and manufacturing process controls development, standard automation products and platforms, equipment design and build, third-party equipment qualification, procurement and integration, automation system installation, product line commissioning, validation, and documentation services. In addition, the company offers value engineering, supply chain management, and integration and manufacturing capabilities, as well as other automation products and solutions; and software and digital solutions comprising connected factory floor management systems to capture, analyze, and use real-time machine performance data to troubleshoot issues, deliver process and product solutions, prevent equipment downtime, drive operational efficiency, and unlock performance for sustainable production improvements. It serves the life sciences, transportation and mobility, consumer products, food and beverage, electronics, nuclear, packaging, warehousing and distribution, and energy markets. The company was formerly known as ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. and changed its name to ATS Corporation in November 2022. ATS Corporation was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Canada.
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